Sept 30 - Oct 8 in Hamden*
Beautiful. Diverse. Community.
Fall Feature: “Leaf Peeping” in Hamden (Part 1)
According to the experts here and here, peak fall foliage in southern CT this year will be the next 2-3 weeks. So now is another great time to get out and enjoy the incredible natural beauty and environmental resources of Hamden. Here are 7 trail hiking options for fall foliage “leaf peeping” right here in Hamden…
Naugatuck State Forest - Quinnipiac Trail (including Mt. Sanford, the highest elevation in Hamden)
Quinnipiac River Marsh Wildlife Area — Tidal Marsh Trail
(it spans Hamden, New Haven, North Haven… the trail itself is on the North Haven side of the wildlife area)
Friday Sept 30
Home Opener: QU Women’s Hockey (ranked Top 10 in the nation NCAA D1). 6pm. Link for more details and tickets.
Home Game: Hamden HS Varsity Football vs Fairfield Prep. 7pm @ HHS.
“The Idea of Italy” book discussion @ Yale Center for British Art. 4pm in the YCBA Lecture Hall or via livestream. Free. Link for more details.
Free HSA soccer skills clinics @ HMS. Led by Everson Soccer coaches. 5:30-6:30pm. Every Friday night beginning September 23. Note: these clinics are only for current Hamden Soccer Association players (all age groups).
Saturday Oct 1
Home Opener: QU Men’s Hockey (Top 10 in the nation NCAA D1). 4pm. Link for more details and tickets.
Home Opener: Yale Football vs Howard. Kickoff @ 12pm. NAACP Harmony Classic. The Hamden Hurricanes are partnering with Yale University and Howard University on this special event! For over ten years, the Connecticut NAACP State Conference has been organizing the classic — which this year includes marching band performances, games, vendors, give aways, inflatables, face paint and more free activities in Hospitality Village Fan Zone— to inspire peace, fellowship, and harmony on college campuses. Children 12 and under enter free. Link for more details and tickets.
Season Opening Concert: Yale Symphony Orchestra. The YSO's first concert of the year 7:30-9:30pm. Featuring works by Igor Stravinsky, Paul Reale and Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov. Link for more details and tickets.
Wonktoberfest @ New England Brewing Co. Link for more details.
Toddler Tunes @ Best Video Film & Cultural Center. 10:30am. Link for more details.
Helping Hands Day @ Miller Library. 10am-1pm. All ages are welcome to drop in for a fun morning of storytelling, crafts and games presented by Quinnipiac students.
It’s National Coffee Day! Perhaps stop by Hamden’s Common Grounds for a fresh pour or a bag of locally roasted coffee beans sourced from around the world. Link for more details.
Sunday Oct 2
Walk to Fight Suicide @ Town Center Park. 10am-1pm. Link for more details and registration.
Fall Festival @ Hindinger Farm. 11am-4pm. Link for more details.
Playwright Golf Tournament Fundraiser for local charities. Includes golf & dinner at The Playwright. Details below.
Monday Oct 3
Intro to Artistic (Synchronized) Swimming with the Hamden Heronettes program. Intro classes begin October 3rd at HHS. Classes on Mondays & Thursdays 6-7pm. Link for more details.
Screening Series @ Best Video Film & Cultural Center. October theme: scary movies. 7pm. This week’s film is “Get Out”. Link for more details.
Tuesday Oct 4
Hamden Caregiver Support Group @ Whitney Rehabilitation Care Center. 1-2pm. Details below.
Hamden youth hockey FREE ice time and instruction for beginners who want to try skating and hockey. Every Tuesday night @ Astorino Ice Arena. 6pm. Link for more details and registration.
Wednesday Oct 5
Eli Whitney Museum kids programs for the fall semester days when HPS is off/closed. 9am-3pm. Link for more details and registration.
Free Community Health Screenings @ Keefe Community Center. 9am-12pm. Details below.
Thursday Oct 6
Opening Night: Who’s Afraid of Virginia Wolf? @ Yale Repertory Theatre. 7:30pm. Performances every Tues-Sat until Oct 29th. Link for more details and tickets.
Senior & Caregiver Resource Fair @ Miller Library. 10am-1pm. Link for more details.
“Lounge Night” @ Best Video Film & Cultural Center. 5-9pm. Wine, small bites, ambient lounge music from live DJs, and conversation with Hamden neighbors. Link for more details.
2nd Annual Crew Haven Kickback event @ Canal Boathouse Dock. 5-7:30pm.
Friday Oct 7
Free HSA soccer skills clinics @ HMS. Led by Everson Soccer coaches. 5:30-6:30pm. Every Friday night beginning September 23. Note: these clinics are only for current Hamden Soccer Association players (all age groups).
Saturday Oct 8
Season Opening Concert: New Haven Symphony Orchestra @ Hamden High School. FREE for HPS students & families. “Unforgettable: The Music of Nat King Cole.” The NHSO welcomes guest star CAESAR, whose smooth velvet voice has often been compared to Nat King Cole’s, but with his his own interpretation and style that compares to none. Link for more details.
Ivy League Home Opener: Yale Football vs Dartmouth. 12pm. Link for more details and tickets.
Oktoberfest @ East Rock Brewing Company. German inspired beer, food, live music, and games. Two options: afternoon session and evening session. Link for more details and tickets.
Oktoberfest @ Bear’s Smokehouse & Brewery. Link for more details and tickets.
“Night Market” @ New Haven’s Orange Street Promenade. 5-10pm. Includes Greater New Haven community entrepreneurs, art, music, food, drink, culture and more. Link for more details.
ICYMI… Fall Feature:
Oktoberfest celebrations in and around Hamden
Hamden Food in the News:
Wentworth Ice Cream: Article Best Ice Cream in CT and link to their website.
More Hamden Programs:
Hamden Chapter of “Ms. President US”. There are only 4 chapters in CT, and one is right here in Hamden, with sessions at Miller Library. 4th-8th graders. 8 sessions from October to March. Link for more details. And here is the link to register.
Hamden Adult Education. Enrolling now for fall programs. Enrichment classes, academic classes, career training programs, & more. Link for more details and registration.
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Arte Inc. Numerous events and activities throughout the month. Link for more details.
Free girls basketball clinic @ HMS. Oct 10th 10am-12:30pm. Link for registration.
Hamden Fathers Youth Basketball. Link for more details and registration.
Hamden Regional Youth Basketball League. Link for more details and registration.
Free CNA training program @ Whitney Rehab. Classes begin October 3rd. Details below.
Treasure Hunt! “SomethingProjects” has launched its first project, a statewide Connecticut Artist Treasure Hunt called “THE EXCHANGE.” Includes 5 or 6 spots in Hamden. August 15 - November 1. Link for more details.
Hamden Youth Lacrosse Fall Clinic. Every Wednesday Sept 21 - Oct 26. 5:30-6:45pm. Details below.
Bashta’s Martial Arts introduction program for youth in association with Hamden Recreation Department. Wednesdays 6-7pm @ Shepherd Glen Elementary. Link for more details.
Hamden Live Music Schedules:
NEW addition: GuitartownCT Productions
*Please confirm event details before attending any events listed in this bulletin. Some events require registration prior to attending. Some programs have limited enrollment.
*Community event submissions: thisweekinhamden@gmail.com
Please share with Hamden neighbors & friends to promote greater awareness of community events. Thank you!